Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X100T — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 16 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Fujifilm X-A10
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 16 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Fujifilm X100T
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-A10 and Fujifilm X100T are both APS-C mirrorless cameras, but they take different approaches. The X-A10 arrived in 2016 with a Fujifilm X lens mount, so you can build a kit from interchangeable lenses. The X100T, released in 2015, keeps a fixed lens for a one-body street and travel camera. The X-A10 is the lighter and more compact carry at 331 g and 117 x 67 x 40 mm, against 440 g and 127 x 74 x 52 mm for the X100T. The X100T's larger body houses its fixed lens and built-in viewfinder. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2015 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
December 1, 2016 | October 2, 2015 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 117 x 67 x 40 mm | 127 x 74 x 52 mm |
| Camera weight | 331 g | 440 g |
| Optics | 51/100 | 54/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X100T is the stronger pick for eye-level shooting, offering an electronic viewfinder with 2360000 dots, while the X-A10 has no viewfinder and relies on its rear screen. That finder is the X100T's practical advantage in bright outdoor light. The core capture numbers match: both cameras offer 16 MP APS-C CMOS sensors, 6 fps shooting and 49 AF points. Neither body includes stabilisation, and both share a 1/4000 second top shutter speed. The expanded ISO ceiling differs at 51200 on the X100T against 25600 on the X-A10. The native range is shared at 200 to 6400 ISO. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
16 MP050 | 16 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
4896 x 3264 | 4896 x 3264 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.6 x 15.6 | 23.6 x 15.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
6 fps045 | 6 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Unspecified | EXR Processor II |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
64003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor family clips and walkaround footage, both cameras record Full HD video, with a maximum frame rate of 60 fps, and both include a built-in timelapse function for interval projects. The recording format differs: the X-A10 writes MOV files while the X100T records in H.264, so confirm which your editing software accepts. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV | H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 58/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesTouch control gives the X-A10 the easier phone-style operation, while the X100T has no touchscreen and moves settings through buttons and dials. The X100T answers with a sharper rear screen of 2360000 dots against 1040000, which helps when judging fine focus. The X100T also supports an external flash for bounce lighting, while the X-A10 offers only its built-in unit. Both cameras offer a flip screen for waist-level framing, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transfer to a phone. Neither includes GPS or weather sealing. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
No |  Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 23600001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 24/100 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-A10 carries the longer-rated battery, 410 shots on its NP-W126S pack against 330 shots from the X100T's NP-95. That rating favours the X-A10 for long travel or event days. Storage is shared territory: both cameras write to a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card slot with UHS-I support, so the same fast cards serve either body. Neither offers a second slot or USB charging. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | Lithium-Ion NP-95 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
410 shots1505000 | 330 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-A10 if you want a system camera: its Fujifilm X mount lets you start with a kit lens and add wide, telephoto or portrait glass later. Its touchscreen and longer 410-shot rating suit casual shooting, and it is the lighter body at 331 g.
Choose the Fujifilm X100T if you prefer a single-lens camera for street and travel work. The electronic viewfinder makes eye-level framing natural in bright light, the sharper rear screen aids critical review, and external flash support opens up bounce lighting for indoor portraits. Its higher expanded ISO ceiling adds settings for dim scenes.